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Kyoto is the Japan of your dreams, but where can you go for the day when you want to explore outside of the city? Find out here.

You arrive in beautiful Kyoto, one of Japan’s most historic and cultural cities, with 48 hours to see as much as you can. What should you do?

Superlative ramen restaurants are a dime a dozen in Japan. Standing out from the competition is difficult when there are so many great places around, each with their own modus operandi and signature bowl of noodles.

Kyoto is the gently lit canal to Tokyo’s fit-inducing neon—part of its charm for many.

One of the 3 most beautiful views in Japan, Amanohashidate is a pine covered sandbar in the northern coastal part of Kyoto Prefecture.

Shugakuin Imperial Villa (修学院離宮) in Kyoto is an imperial leisure villa and landscape garden build in the 1700s by Japanese emperor Gomizuno.

Sanzen-in Temple (三千院) is a national treasure and heritage sights located in the village of Ohara, about one hour north of Kyoto by public transport.

Daigoji (醍醐寺) is a massive temple complex that extends over an entire mountain side to the southeast of Kyoto.

Takao (高雄) is a remote mountain valley about 1 hour north of Kyoto. Famous for its three historic temples and beautiful natural scenery.

Dig deep into Japanese culture and history at the Kyoto National Museum, one of the best Kyoto museums for locals and foreign visitors alike.